Depp filed a $25 million lawsuit in January against the Mandels, alleging professional negligence, breach of contract and fraud in the disappearance of a large part of his $650 million fortune, according to People.com.
The Mandels fired back earlier this week in their countersuit, detailing huge expenses that they claim explain how Depp has spent millions.
They contend Depp's lifestyle cost $2 million a month, including $300,000 a month for 40 full-time employees and $30,000 a month for expensive wines, Variety reported. The suit alleges Depp spent $18 million on a luxury yacht and millions on an expensive art collection
The Mandels also said in court documents that Depp has spent more than $75 million to buy and renovate 14 homes around the world, including a chain of Bahama islands and a 45-acre French chateau.
The Mandels' lawyer called Depp's spending a "compulsive spending disorder, which will be proven in this this action through a mental examination," according to Variety.
But Depp's attorney said the actor has not spent nearly as much as he's made, and the business managers took much more than their share, People reported. He also contends that Depp's wild expenditures are actually savvy business investments.
Depp's latest film, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," opens later this month.
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